1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election

1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Joe Foss Ed C. Martin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 133,878 102,377
Percentage 56.67% 43.33%

County results
Foss:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Martin:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Sigurd Anderson
Republican

Elected Governor

Joe Foss
Republican

The 1954 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954.

Incumbent Republican Governor Sigurd Anderson was term-limited.

Republican nominee Joe Foss defeated Democratic nominee Ed C. Martin with 56.67% of the vote.